February 5, 2015 — Hamptons Real Estate Showcase – The Premier Luxury Home and Lifestyle Magazine

Artists to Watch

By Heather Bryce
February 5, 2015

There are even more artists in the Hamptons than real estate professionals. Here’s the latest installment of our ongoing series...

“Historic Howell House In Bridgehampton May Be Demolished,” read the January headline in 27East.com. Francois de Menil, the owner of the 1840 house (and brother of Adelaide de Menil, who famously donated a clutch of historic buildings to the Town of East Hampton), has applied to demolish the historic Quimby Lane dwelling. That announcement came on the heels of the tragic razing of the important Pyrrhus Concer House in Southampton.

Property Taxes too high?

By HRES Staff
February 5, 2015

HRES: You have had an extensive career in Real Estate, as well as Planning & Zoning. When did you start doing Tax Grievance work? CC: About six years ago I was hired by Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo as a Paralegal because of my experience in local Planning & Zoning, which is a very specialized type of work on the East End...

The Greening of the Hamptons

By HRES Staff
February 5, 2015

What makes a house “green”? Energy efficiency is the number one feature, according to Peter Sabbeth. As head of Modern Green Home, a Bridgehampton firm since 2006, he ought to know. Following close behind, he says, are air quality and sustainable materials.

Creating your perfect landscape

By Anne Halpin
February 5, 2015

Winter is the perfect time to assess your home landscape to see if you are happy with the way it looks and functions, or if there is room for improvement. Planning now for changes or additions you want to make in spring puts you ahead of the game. You can consult with landscape and design professionals to zero in on changes you want to make, then get your project into their schedule before the spring rush hits.

This Mill gets a second wind

By HRES Staff
February 5, 2015

The South Fork is dotted with numerous windmills attached to houses—alas, most of them are follies, cutesy facsimiles of the real thing. But in the case of Windmill House in Amagansett, the dwelling really is built in an old windmill that once pumped water to a long ago farm.

Game – Set – Match

By HRES Staff
February 5, 2015

Marketwatch – 2015 off to a great start

By Ruth Thomas
February 5, 2015

After a record year for real estate in the Hamptons in 2014, 2015 is already off to a great start. The rental season looks promising. With a strong stock market, low interest rates, new construction booming, and every hamlet in demand, consumer confidence is high. The Hamptons continue to attract people to its world-class beaches, charming villages, and trendy lifestyle.

Realty Check

By Zoe Langstrom
February 5, 2015

Matthew Breitenbach, has left the Corcoran Group to join Douglas Elliman’s Bridgehampton office. At Elliman, he will target properties in the $10 million-and-up range, as well as tap into its new sports and entertainment division.